SP as usual nails it. I've been riding a Tracer T275c lately and feel it splits the diff between the HD3 and Nomad. Narrow margin admittedly but climbs better than Nomad but not as well as HD3 and descends better than HD3 not as well as Nomad. Sweet spot for me and where I ride tho!

 

B I , very well explained ... now , have you tried a Mach 6? if yes, how would you rate?

 

Yes I think a lot of it is the rear shock. The Nomad front end is definitely longer. Everything is done with the same wheels and tires.

 

Thanks SP. Seated, do you find the HD3 to be longer feeling? I only ask, because of the limited time I had on both, Nomad felt a little shorter while seated compared to the HD3, I am talking strictly cockpit.

 

Thanks for the replies & my apologies if I derailed the thread... (other current HD3 threads seemed to be build-related or obsessing about vinyl films)

 

Enduro Mag had added the HD3 to 2015 long term test rides

ENDURO 2015 Long Term Test | First Look: Ibis Mojo HD 3 | Enduro Mountainbike Magazine

 

Bikeintellegencer- Did you ever get to ride the XL HD3? What size Tracer are you making the comparison with?

 

Haven't gotten on the XL yet and Jenna the Demo Goddess at Ibis says don't pester her or I'll never get to ride it! Last word I had was March if that. The Tracers were all L and fit me like a condom, er, I should say glove so as not to get in trouble from doismellbacon. The T275c L sizes me perfect, monkey arms and all. Never had a bike fit me so well. With all the talk about the HD3 and Nomad and SB6c and Following folks have kinda forgotten about the T275c, a shame because it's a smack ride.

 

Good GAWD, B.I... I thought this was the one place I could retreat to and not hear the Muther fussin words "50 SHADES OF GRAY"!!!!!
Go whip yourself with a leather thong now please.

 

Ooops... haven't read the book, haven't seen the movie. Did I say something inappropriate for this forum???

 

I have a demo scheduled this weekend on both a L and an XL. My previous ride was a L T275c.

 

Eager to hear back on your thoughts/impressions. Where will you be riding?

 

muddy trails...

 

Thanks for posting up some visuals Covy!

@BikeIntelligencer- I finally took the HD3 over to where I demoed the Tracer 275c, as well as other bikes for a better comparison (Miner's Trail loop). Going off memory here, but I didn't think the HD3 gave up anything on the DH to the 275c. I thought it was actually a bit more planted and floated over the chunky parts better. We are talking different forks, shocks and rims. But it just confirmed for me that I got the right bike. As for fit though, I can see with the longer reach the Tracer working better for you.

 

It could be strictly a sizing issue. The 3 in an L cramps me just a bit and that of course is going to show up more on the DH than climbs. Still waiting to try the XL but I may be classic tweener on the 3.

Trail loop). Going off memory here, but I didn't think the HD3 gave up anything on the DH to the 275c. I thought it was actually a bit more planted and floated over the chunky parts better. We are talking different forks, shocks and rims. But it just confirmed for me that I got the right bike. As for fit though, I can see with the longer reach the Tracer working better for you.

 

I imagine everybody is too busy having fun riding to stop for pictures! Anybody know a good way to use an iPhone for solo action shots?

I've had the bike a couple weeks now, and even ride seems to get better! Its really a blast to ride. I'm not only PRing my old times, but more importantly having more fun. I really cannot think of any way its not better then my old HD. As for fit, I feel it is spot on for me, and the stock bars and stem feel great. No need to go super wide. Remember how everybody was upgrading their shocks on the HD to get it to feel plusher? Well, no need for that with the DB Inline. Truly a great shock.

 

I imagine everybody is too busy having fun riding to stop for pictures! Anybody know a good way to use an iPhone for solo action shots?

If you have a 5/5s/5c, you might take a look at the HITCASE product line. They offer a case with 2 different lenses and various ways of carrying/mounting the iPhone. They also have a iPhone app that overlays distance, speed, shock, g-force and maps on the video.

Shockproof, Waterproof iPhone 5s 5c 5 Case, Compatible with GoPro® - Hitcase.com

Review on singletracks:
Hitcase Pro and ChestR: Your iPhone is an Action Camera | Singletracks Mountain Bike News

I've thought about buying one, but I just haven't pull the trigger...

 

Some good discussions about the T275c vs HD3. I have a large T275c right now and love it on the DH but for some reason I'm just not enjoying the climbs with it. It just feels sluggish and I feel like it saps more energy out of me then my 66c which weighed about the same. The HD3 seems to offer the perfect set up for climbing and DH which is why I'm intrigued. Though the sizing worries me a little bit as I'm 6'1 210.

 

Slight pedal feedback on the Tracer but it shouldn't feel sluggish. Shock settings are key here, what're you running? The 3 climbs better but that's true of any other bike you compare the 3 to. I give edge to T on dh, longer wheelbase and VPP, but all this is personal preference. At 6-1 and 200 w gear the 3 feels a bit tight in L and lots of folks have said it sizes on the short side. Longer reach on T fits me perfect but I haven't ridden the 3 XL yet.

 

Aw come on, it really only comprised a few art house angles and some insomnia- curing pov.
Cut us some slack; since only three lucky bastards actually have an HD3

 

more Jeff HD3 wheelies

 

Some cool HD3 action pics in the Pinkbike review
Ibis Mojo HD3 - Review - Pinkbike

 

Sweet Mojo HD3 terrain! pic from bike launch

 

Tobias Woggon getting his mojo on
News | Tobias Woggon is Now Riding for Ibis Cycles | Enduro Mountainbike Magazine

 

Gehring twins...

 

 

 

 

That's my backyard....salt in the wound.
Those twins are kinda cute though!

 

Here's a frame grab off a friends GoPro of my first real ride on the HD3. It jumps well and descends steep rough stuff no problem!

 

boy scout?

 

heading out for a late ride

 

Curious to see how they come out. Sounds like a good solution for those who don't want to fiddle with another camera.